Partnership with IU Continuing Studies and BEAD Cultural Partners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 10, 2009

IU Bloomington Continuing Studies and BEAD Partner on Downtown Cultural Offerings

As part of its strategic vision to offer cultural opportunities to enhance the downtown arts economy, the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD) has teamed up with IU Bloomington Continuing Studies to offer two cultural exploration opportunities.

Cardinal Stage Company's Production of Doubt

Join Cardinal Stage artistic director Randy White for two classroom discussions of John Patrick Shanley's play, Doubt. The conversation will focus on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-Award winning play as part of the Western dramatic canon, in order to consider what makes the play work on the stage and how Doubt measures up against the classics. (Class includes a free ticket to Cardinal Stage Company's production of Doubt on Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.)

The instructor will be Randy White, founding artistic director of Cardinal Stage Company.

The course will be offered on 2 Wednesdays, April 15-22, 7-8:30 p.m. and 1 Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. The Wednesday location: Fountain Square Mall, Suite 112, 101 W. Kirkwood Avenue, the Friday Location: John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium, 122 S. Walnut Street.

Each course has a participation fee. To register and take advantage of a BEAD discount, call 855-9335.

IU Bloomington's Continuing Studies offers Lifelong Learning and Professional Development courses for adults at convenient community locations in Bloomington, including downtown at Fountain Square Mall. Career-oriented courses include Basics of Accounting, How to Start Your Own Business, Building Your Portfolio and numerous digital and website design offerings. For a complete listing, go to continue.indiana.edu on the Web or call 855-9335. To register using the BEAD discount, call 855-9335.

About BEAD

The Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District seeks to bring the business and creative sectors together to advance commerce and culture, build community and spur economic development. For more information contact Miah Michaelsen, the Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts at the City of Bloomington at michaelm@bloomington.in.gov or visit www.bloomington.in.gov/bead.

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